Voges recalled in Australia team for Champions Trophy

Middle order batsman Adam Voges was on Saturday recalled in Australia's 15-member one-day squad for the Champions Trophy to be played in South Africa.

Written by Press Trust of India

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Melbourne:

Captain Ricky Ponting, vice-captain Michael Clarke and six other members of the Australia team at risk of losing the Ashes were named on Saturday in the country's 15-man Champions Trophy limited-overs squad.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, Michael Hussey, allrounder Shane Watson and bowlers Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle were also included in the squad for the Champions Trophy in South Africa from Sept. 22-Oct. 5.

Australia, as defending champions, will play its first match in Group A against West Indies on Sept. 26. It plays India on Sept. 28 and Pakistan on Sept. 30 to complete the first round.

The one-day event will be Australia's next assignment after the current tour of England.